| Katayama | Kunika, Japanese physician, 1856-1931. See: Katayama's test. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| Katayama disease | Acute early egg-laying phase of schistosomiasis, a toxaemic syndrome in heavy primary infections, rarely seen in chronic cases. It is considered a form of immune complex disease or serum sickness-like condition. Described for schistosomiasis japonica, but observed with other forms as well. Synonym: Katayama fever. Origin: town in Japan where the d. Is common (05 Mar 2000) |
| Katayama fever | Acute early egg-laying phase of schistosomiasis, a toxaemic syndrome in heavy primary infections, rarely seen in chronic cases. It is considered a form of immune complex disease or serum sickness-like condition. Described for schistosomiasis japonica, but observed with other forms as well. Synonym: Katayama fever. Origin: town in Japan where the d. Is common (05 Mar 2000) |
| Katayama syndrome | Schistosomiasis caused by schistosoma japonicum. It is endemic in the far east and affects the bowel, liver, and spleen. (12 Dec 1998) |
| Katayama's test | A qualitative colourimetric test for the presence of carboxyhemoglobin in the blood. (05 Mar 2000) |